Exercise device

ABSTRACT

An exercise device or machine is provided. The exercise device includes a first upright and a second upright. Each of the uprights may include a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of openings in between. The plurality of openings of the first upright aligns with the plurality of openings of the second upright. The exercise device further includes a base. The bottom end of the uprights may be attached to the base. The base is configured to support the first upright and the second upright in a vertical position when the base is resting on a surface. At least one pole is sized to fit through the aligned openings of the first and second uprights.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61/922,965, filed Jan. 2, 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to exercise machines and, more particularly, to multi-functional exercise machine.

An exercise machine is any machine used for physical exercise. These range from simple spring-like devices to computerized electromechanical rides. Currently, some exercise machines only allow the user to perform one exercise. Therefore, a user may need multiple exercise machines to perform multiple exercises.

As can be seen, there is a need for a multi-functional exercise machine to exercise different muscles of the body.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, an exercise device comprises: a first upright and a second upright each comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of openings in between, wherein the plurality of openings of the first upright align with the plurality of openings of the second upright; a base attached to the bottom end of the first upright and the second upright, wherein the base is configured to support the first upright and the second upright in a vertical position when the base is resting on a surface; and at least one pole sized to fit through aligned openings of the first upright and the second upright.

In another aspect of the present invention, an exercise device comprises: a first upright and a second upright each comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of openings in between, wherein the plurality of openings of the first upright align with the plurality of openings of the second upright; a base attached to the bottom ends of the first upright and the second upright, wherein the base is configured to support the first upright and the second upright in a vertical position when the base is resting on a surface; at least one pole sized to fit through aligned openings of the first upright and the second upright; a substantially flat incline board comprising at least one hook releasably attachable to the at least one pole; and at least one ring attached to at least one of the first upright and the second upright.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a detail exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the attachment of an exercise band clip;

FIG. 4 is a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the removal of a plurality of poles; and

FIG. 5 is a section view of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Referring to FIG. 1 through 5, the present invention may include an exercise device 10 or machine. The exercise device 10 includes a first upright 12 and a second upright 14. Each of the uprights 12, 14 may include a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of openings 28 in between. The plurality of openings 28 of the first upright 12 align with the plurality of openings 28 of the second upright 14. The exercise device 10 further includes a base. The bottom end of the uprights 12, 14 may be attached to the base. The base is configured to support the first upright 12 and the second upright 14 in a vertical position when the base is resting on a surface. At least one pole 30 is sized to fit through the aligned openings 28 of the first and second uprights 12, 14. The present invention may include a plurality of poles 30, such as two poles 30, which fit within different aligned openings 28 of the uprights 12, 14.

The first upright 12 and the second upright 14 may include a rectangular board shape with an extended length. Each of the uprights 12, 14 may include opposing sides and opposing ends. The sides of the first upright 12 and second upright 14 are parallel to one another and include the plurality of openings 28 therethorugh. In certain embodiments, a top cross bar 16 may attach the top ends of the uprights 12, 14 and a bottom cross bar 18 may attach the bottom ends of the uprights 12, 14 to add additional support. In such embodiments, the bottom cross bar 18 may be mounted to the base.

The base of the present invention may include a plurality of components attached together to support the uprights 12, 14 in the vertical position. For example, the base may include a first foot 20 and a second foot 22, each including a substantially flat bottom to rest on the surface. The first foot 20 and the second foot 22 may be spaced apart may be suspended underneath the first upright 12 and the second upright 14 respectively. Therefore, a user may workout in between the first and second feet 20, 22. The bottom cross bar 18 may be secured in between the feet 20, 22 and the uprights 12, 14. In certain embodiments, a first foot brace 24 and a second foot brace 26 may connect the feet 20, 22 and the uprights 12, 14. The foot braces 24, 26 may add additional support to the base.

In certain embodiments, the present invention may include an incline board 32 having substantially flat surfaces. The incline board 32 may allow a user to perform additional exercises and stretches. The incline board may include a first end and a second end. At least one hook 34, such as two hooks 34, may be attached to the first end and may protrude from the first end. A user may rest the second end of the incline board 32 on the workout surface and attached the hook 34 of the incline board 32 to one of the poles 30 secured within the aligned openings 28 of the uprights 12, 14. The incline board 32 therefore provides an inclined surface for the user.

The present invention may further include at least one ring 36 attached to at least one of the opposing ends of each of the first upright 12 and the second upright 14. In certain embodiments, a plurality of rings 36 may be attached along the length of an end of each of the first upright 12 and the second upright 14. The rings 36 may include a D-shape. The rings 36 may be attached to brackets 38 having bracket holes 42. The bracket holes 42 may align with upright holes 44 and a bolt or screw 40 may fit through the bracket holes 42 and the upright holes 44, attaching the brackets 38 and thereby attaching the rings 36 to the uprights 12, 14. The rings 36 of the present invention may be used for different exercises. For example, the rings 36 may be used with exercise bands 46. In such embodiments, the exercise bands 46 may include clips 48. The clips 48 may attach to the rings 36 and the user may exercise using the exercise bands 46.

In certain embodiments, the exercise machine may be made out of wood, plastics, or the like using brackets and screws to assemble it. The exercise machine may also be made of steel/metal and the like and may be assembled by welding or by using bolts. The exercise machine may be reconfigured when a user may place the at least one pole in through any of the different level of plurality of holes along the first upright and the second upright. The height level placement of the at least one pole may be placed through the plurality of level holes, which may determine the exercise to be done while using the exercise machine. The exercise machine may solve the problem of performing numerous exercises on one exercise machine. Space may be saved because a user does not need separate exercise machines for each exercise completed.

A method of using the exercise machine may include the following; place the at least one pole into the same level hole in the first upright and the second upright. The height of the person using the exercise machine and the exercise being performed may determine the height the bar may be set at for doing various exercises. These are some of the exercises that can be done. Leg stretches may be done by placing the part of the leg between the ankle and knee on the at least one pole, using the at least one pole for support. Pushups may be done by placing the at least one pole in a lower same level holes in the first upright and the second upright. Then leaning forward and grabbing the bar in both hands, with the body forming a 90 degree, pushing the user's body up away from the at least one pole until the user's arms may be fully extended and then lowering the user's body until the user's chest almost touches the pole. When using the exercise machine for pushups the lower the pole may be placed, the more arm strength may be needed to complete the exercise then if the pole was placed in a higher position hole which requires less strength. Standing Chin ups may be done by placing the pole into the top same level holes in the first upright and the second upright , then reaching up and grabbing the pole and pulling the user's body up until the user's chin touches the pole, then lower the user's body until the user's feet touch the ground. Kneeling Chin ups may be done by placing the pole into the middle same level holes on in the first upright and the second upright, then kneeling under the pole, reaching up and pulling the user up until the user's chin touches the bar and lower the user's body until the user may be back into a kneeling position. Sitting Chin ups may be done by placing the pole into the middle same level holes in the first upright and the second upright, then sitting under the bar, reaching up and pulling the user's body up until the user's chin touches the bar, then lower the user until they may be back into a sitting position. Dips may be done by placing the pole into the lower same level holes in the first upright and the second upright, then standing backwards over the bar reach down and grab the bar with the user's arms fully extended, then stretch the user's feet out in front of the user while holding the pole, then lower the user until their back almost touches the pole, then lift the user until the user's arms may be fully extended while holding the pole.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An exercise device comprising: a first upright and a second upright each comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of openings in between, wherein the plurality of openings of the first upright align with the plurality of openings of the second upright; a base attached to the bottom end of the first upright and the second upright, wherein the base is configured to support the first upright and the second upright in a vertical position when the base is resting on a surface; and at least one pole sized to fit through aligned openings of the first upright and the second upright.
 2. The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising a substantially flat incline board comprising at least one hook releasably attachable to the at least one pole.
 3. The exercise device of claim 2, wherein the at least one hook comprises two hooks attached to and protruding from an end of the incline board.
 4. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein each of the first upright and the second upright comprise opposing sides and opposing ends, wherein the sides of the first upright and second upright are parallel to one another and comprise the plurality of openings.
 5. The exercise device of claim 4, further comprising at least one ring attached to at least one of the opposing ends of each of the first upright and the second upright.
 6. The exercise device of claim 5, wherein the at least one ring is a plurality of rings along at least one of the ends of each of the first upright and the second upright.
 7. The exercise device of claim 5, wherein the at least one ring is a D-ring.
 8. The exercise device of claim 5, further comprising an elastic exercise band attachable to the at least one ring.
 9. The exercise device of claim 8, further comprising a clip attached to the elastic exercise band, wherein the clip is attachable to the at least one ring.
 10. An exercise device comprising: a first upright and a second upright each comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of openings in between, wherein the plurality of openings of the first upright align with the plurality of openings of the second upright; a base attached to the bottom ends of the first upright and the second upright, wherein the base is configured to support the first upright and the second upright in a vertical position when the base is resting on a surface; at least one pole sized to fit through aligned openings of the first upright and the second upright; a substantially flat incline board comprising at least one hook releasably attachable to the at least one pole; and at least one ring attached to at least one of the first upright and the second upright.
 11. The exercise device of claim 10, wherein the at least one hook comprises two hooks attached to and protruding from an end of the incline board.
 12. The exercise device of claim 10, wherein the at least one ring is a plurality of rings along each of the first upright and the second upright.
 13. The exercise device of claim 10, wherein the at least one ring is a D-ring.
 14. The exercise device of claim 10, further comprising an elastic exercise band attachable to the at least one ring.
 15. The exercise device of claim 14, further comprising a clip attached to the elastic exercise band, wherein the clip is attachable to the at least one ring. 